Selous Explorer
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $135 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email MH Shim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was great tour than we expected
Our guide was so friendly and kind. even the condition of car was not so good, the service was great. I want to recommend to others this tour.
CA
Email Luc | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari with driver/guide on time who made great efforts to make our experience great
The operator gave a great service, responding promptly to messages, and was flexible for payment solution. Moreover, the trip was organized on short notice. The safari was very nice as we saw all types of game and our guide to the time so we could see the animals as much as we wanted. He was quit efficient in finding the game while Driving at the same time.
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Email Francesco | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible and sensational
Incredible and sensational! I had to take some time to write this review so as not to miss anything. We booked a 2-night, 3-day package online in July 2019 within the Selous Game Reserve. The reviews are not many and we were a bit skeptical. We didn't know what to expect. Instead we were positively impressed. I would say almost fascinated. An incredible service. Our guide Nestor accompanied us from the port of Dar Es Salaam to our camp Hippocamp. The curtains were spacious, clean. The bathroom was very large and well kept. We couldn't have asked for better. The restaurant area and the meals were amazing. We never thought we'd eat so well. Benson's kindness in welcoming us and pampering us. You could see their passion. Very rich and abundant meals (too much) with appetizer, first and / or second, fruit. They also fulfilled our request for vegetarian meals. The safari day was something magical, thanks to the expert knowledge of the Nestor guide, always ready to answer questions and search for all possible animals. It transmitted security. Also nice are the boat safari and the walking safari.
Exceptional value for money. I highly recommend using the Selous Explorer for safaris. Thanks thanks thanks.
Incredibile e sensazionale! Ho dovuto prendere del tempo per scrivere questa recensione per non tralasciare nulla. Abbiamo prenotato online un pacchetto di 2 notti e 3 giorni per luglio 2019 all’interno del Selous Game Reserve. Le recensioni non sono molte ed eravamo un po' scettici. Non sapevamo cosa aspettarci. Invece siamo rimasti positivamente colpiti. Direi quasi affascinati. Un servizio incredibile. La nostra guida Nestor ci ha accompagnato dal porto di Dar Es Salaam fino al nostro camp Hippocamp. Le tende erano spaziose, pulite. Il bagno era molto grande e ben tenuto. Non potevamo chiedere di meglio. La zona ristorante e i pasti erano incredibili. Non avremo mai pensato di mangiare così bene. La gentilezza di Benson nell’accoglierci e nel coccolarci. Si vedeva la loro passione. Pasti molto ricchi e abbondanti (anche troppo) con antipasto, primo e/o secondo, frutta. Hanno anche esaudito la nostra richiesta dei pasti vegetariani. La giornata di safari è stata qualcosa di magico, grazie alle conoscenze esperte della guida Nestor, sempre pronto a rispondere alle domande e alla ricerca di tutti gli animali possibili. Trasmetteva sicurezza. Carini anche il safari in barca e il walking safari.
Rapporto qualità/prezzo eccezionale. Consiglio vivamente di appoggiarsi alla Selous Explorer per i safari. Grazie grazie grazie.
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Email Elena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience!
We had a wonderful time with Selous Explorer. Communication was quick and efficient. The Hippo Camp we stayed at was right by the river and was even better than what we imagined and the guides and staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. There was a ton of delicious food 3x a day (it was more than necessary!) and the safaris itself were more than satisfying. Would definitely recommend it!
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Email Thomas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Definitely recommend
Everything was great. I am thankful to those who reviewed this previously on this website because it convinced me to do it. I did the 3 day trip to Selous, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Worth every penny.
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Email Caitlin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari - Can't wait to come back
A group of three of us went on a four day tour to Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Nestor! He was incredibly accommodating with our tight travel schedule and went above and beyond to help us have the best possible park experience. Communication was easy via Whatsapp, and we were able to process payment online prior to the trip as well. We booked relatively last minute (3-4 days prior to departure).
In terms of the tour, we spent two full days/nights in Serengeti and one full day/night in Ngorongoro Crater. The vehicle was very comfortable and with just three of us we had plenty of space to sit or stand unimpeded. Safety came first, and Nestor was very respectful of the animals with his driving. Nestor and our chef Com were fun to chat with, very knowledgable, and obviously enjoy their jobs. Camping was made easy as they set up and struck down camp with each move. The meals were filling and delicious - we were never hungry! We especially enjoyed hot breakfasts each morning and delicious soups to start dinner in the evenings.
Over the course of the trip we saw between 45 and 50 big cats including lions with cubs, cheetahs, and a leopard! Nestor had a canny sense for where to find the wildlife. We made it into Ngorongoro crater early on our last day and were treated with a nearby encounter with a rhino. The elephants, giraffes, and seeing the Great Migration were big highlights as well.
Overall I highly recommend taking a tour with this company. After speaking with others who went on safari the same weekend as we did, it seemed like we saw the most of anyone. I will be providing this contact information to my friends and family and hope to return myself someday!
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Email Daria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect!!! Must go!
Staff is extremly nice. Rashidi was lots of fun :)
Accomodation is unbeliveble! Really clean! Tent house in a tree!! I don't think you can find a better driver/tour guide :)) (Asante sana my friend)
Walk through forest with local guy Didi, safari, river boat, ... The whole package was the best experience ever. Must go definitely!
Email Emma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic company, Fantastic Safari
I very rarely write reviews but on this occasion I thought it appropriate. I have never been on a Safari before and didn’t know what on earth I was doing when I was booking, there are so many options and I didn’t know where to start.
We emailed Norbert and he was very prompt with his replies, we didn’t need to exchange money until we were collected for the Safari, which was reassuring as other companies wanted 50% deposit.
We were picked up on time from our Hotel, I was a pain and didn’t have USD (I thought I could get them from an ATM in Dar which I couldn’t). Our tour guide (forgive me I have forgotten his name) was absolutely wonderful and drove me to a bank and waited for over and hour for me to sort out some USD’s.
The Safari was relaxing, we chose when we wanted to be collected each day (3 day Mikumi Safari), he knew a lot about the animals and we found ourselves seeing some really fantastic sights! Elephants meters in front of us, lions mating and much more.
I was really thankful that we booked through Selous!
We stayed in the TanSeiss accommodation which was also great.
Thanks for a wonderful first safari experience.
Emma and Bruno
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Email Sonia Vissaguet | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Safari, asante sana!
3 days in the reserve of Selous, the dream! The accommodation at the top (lodge), exceptional service, meals and service at the top. The safari will remain unforgettable, the animals were superb (just the lions who did not want to show themselves), fantastic! Thank you very much
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Email S.W. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and communication
I was really satisfied with the services provided by Selous Explorer. Before the trip, I communicated via emails with Norbert and all the communications were fast and clear. Despite the fact that I hadn't had any safari experience, it was Norbert that made me feel certain that the trip would go well and I would have a wonderful experience.
When I was there, the driver picked me up from the hotel on time. The safari guides in Selous, for boat safari and game drive, were knowledgeable and tried their best to help find my preferred animals. The cook was very good also; I enjoyed the food a great deal.
Thank you very much for great memory from Selous.